SEIBERT
Irma Elizabeth
1927-2013
Irma Elizabeth passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Irma is survived by her sister, Carole Sullivan, her niece, Pamela (Malcom) Nelson, her nephew, Craig (Jeanne) Sullivan, and great niece, Elizabeth Materi, all of Washington State, also her niece, Jeanette (Ron) Cleveland, great nephew, Kurt (Nicole) Cleveland, all of California, and great nephew, Cody (Chelsi) Cleveland and great, great niece, Payten Cleveland of Pennsylvania, plus numerous cousins in Canada and United States. Irma was predeceased by her beloved husband, Al (George) Seibert, her parents; Joseph and Elizabeth Anton of Medicine Hat, her sister, Emelie (Roy) Trebble, and her brother, George J. Anton of Red Deer, her sister, Henrietta (John) Elkins of Port Orchard, Washington, and her nephew and good friend, Gary Thiesson of Medicine Hat. Born on July 17, 1927, Irma lived her early years on the family farm west of Medicine Hat. In 1940, the family moved to Medicine Hat where Irma completed her education and eventually became employed in the bookkeeping field. In 1949, Irma was united in marriage with Al Seibert. They lived in Calgary until 1953 when Mr. Seibert was transferred to Edmonton where they lived for 8 years both employed in the Office Management and Accounting field. In 1961, Mr. Seibert was again transferred, enforcing a move back to Calgary where they lived until their retirement. Their interest and love of horses prompted the purchase of land in the Cottonwood Garrington district north-west of Olds. They happily adapted to the country lifestyle caring for their horses, growing hay and oats for them, enjoying horse-back riding, gardening vegetables and flowers, and socializing with their good neighbors. They eventually became involved in the thoroughbred horse- racing business and under their company and stable name "Cottonwood Holdings Ltd.", raced their horses on the Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg thoroughbred Racing Circuit, enjoying much excitement and considerable success. Mr. Seibert passed away in 1990, Irma then moved to Red Deer where she lived until her death. Irma travelled extensively and while enjoying her travels, was always glad to come home a very proud Canadian. She loved and appreciated GOOD MUSIC, often spending hours listening to her favorites in classical, contemporary, and the Big Bands! As well, the challenge of cross-word puzzles was a great pass-time as well as keeping her mind in tune. Irma leaves a legacy of dignity, a warm sense of humor, precious memories of her enduring love and care of her family, and her great joy in visiting with family and friends. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. where she will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Olds Cemetery. Funeral Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel (4820-45 Street, Red Deer) on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes in her honor may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6 or to the Stars Ambulance Foundation, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting
www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements entrusted to
Rebekah Sealock
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL
4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
Phone (403) 347-2222